[peteinatl]

OK, I have the shop manual and still can't find the steps to remove / replace the starter. The only image I could find in the shop manual was for the engine replacement procedure and it was just a shot of where the started is located.
Do I have to remove the exhaust? does the starter slide forward then drop out?
Any and all help appreciated.

 

[SorentoLX04]

OK, I have the shop manual and still can't find the steps to remove / replace the starter. The only image I could find in the shop manual was for the engine replacement procedure and it was just a shot of where the started is located.
Do I have to remove the exhaust? does the starter slide forward then drop out?
Any and all help appreciated.

What year and submodel is your Sorrie?

 

[peteinatl]

What year and submodel is your Sorrie?

Doh! I feel sheepish.
I've got a 2007, two wheel drive, EX

I can see the starter but the configuration confuses me.

 

[nstoolman1]

Engine size??

 

[nstoolman1]

3.8L

1. Remove the LH exhanst manifold assembly.
2. Supporting the engine with a safety jack, remove the LH side engine mounting bracket.


3. Disconnect the starter cable from the B terminal on the solenoid, and the connector from the S terminal.
4. Remove the 2 bolts (D) holding the starter, then remove the starter (E).

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TROQUE :
49.0 ~ 63.7 Nm (5.0 ~ 6.5 kgf.m, 36.2 ~ 47.0 Ib-ft) - starter mounting(D)
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5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
6. Connect the battery negative cable to the battery.


3.3 L

Says the same.

All of this taken from KGIS

https://www.kiatechinfo.com/Main.asp

 

[peteinatl]

nstoolman1- thanks for giving me the bad news so nicely
That's a bit of a bigger job than I was hoping in would be but it is what it is.
At least now i have an attack plan.

 

[nstoolman1]

No problem. Cuddos for trying.